COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
A Chinese national was charged with duping a Kenyan businessman Sh 20 M by lying that she could sell to him a construction company. Chen Yun was arraigned before a Kibera court and charged with two counts of fraud. It was alleged that on diverse dates between August 24 2022 to October 3 October at […]
Special prosecutor Taib Ali Taib speaking to journalists after leaving the interview
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has moved to the Supreme court to challenge the court of appeal ruling which lifted the order that suspended the Finance Act. In a notice of appeal filed in court, Omtatah and two others say they are dissatisfied with the ruling of the appellate court and they intend to appeal at […]
All ‘dirty’ money that is forfeited to the state will from now on be deposited directly to the National Treasury and not Asset Recovery. In a judgement delivered on Friday last week, Justice Nixon Sifuna said this was in a bid to curb further corruption and safeguard the money. In the case, the Asset Recovery […]
The state got a win on Friday after the court of appeal lifted an order that had suspended implementation of the finance Act 2023. The order by the court of appeal lifted the suspension issued by high court judge Mugure Thande pending hearing of a case challenging the Finance Act. The three-judge bench issued the […]
A man who faked the death of a former governor’s son to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public has been charged. Enock Kipng’etich was arraigned before a milimani court and charged with obtaining money by false pretence. Police alleged that Kipng’etich obtained Sh 120,000 in April this year from Joseph Njoroge which […]
Harveen Gadhoke has been appointed as the new administrator of Mumias Sugar Company following the expiry of the term of his predecessor. Gadhoke will take over from Kereto Marima whose term expired in April this year and will serve for the next one year. Justice Josephine Mong’are made the appointment after advocate Jackeline Kimeto who […]
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja got a major win after the high court declined to suspend the County’s school feeding programme dubbed ‘Dishi Na County’. Justice Mugure Thande declined to issue conservatory orders stopping the programme saying it would not be in the best interest of the child. Judge Thande said even though the constitutionality of […]
The hearing of the Multi-billion Kimwarer Arror dams graft case was adjourned after a witness told court that he was not in the right frame of mind to testify. Gideon Rotich who was scheduled for cross-examination by the defence came to court late and apologised saying he was dealing with a personal issue. “Your honour […]
